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Board approves dozens of staff appointments, program contracts and allied service agreements
Summary
The board accepted retirements and approved numerous appointments and contract positions for teachers, paraprofessionals, extended-year staff, and contractors; it reappointed Cecelia Romesberg as Title IX Coordinator (8–1 roll call) and hired a Teen Parenting Case Manager at a prorated $37,000 salary.
The board on May 5 approved a broad slate of personnel actions across the district, including teacher appointments, support staff hires, summer and extended‑year positions, resignations and retirements.
Notable votes included appointment of Racquel DeWitt as Board Treasurer for 2026-27 (PN-331-26); acceptance of Principal Ross Houston’s resignation effective June 19, 2026 (PN-332-26); and the board’s creation and elimination of several grant-funded positions. The board appointed multiple teachers across East Side Intermediate, Garfield and Johnstown High schools; these appointments were contingent on required payroll forms and clearances.
Cecelia Romesberg was re-appointed Title IX Coordinator and Athletic Transportation Coordinator for 2026-27 at a $5,500 stipend in an 8–1 roll call (Romesberg abstained for family reasons) (PN-378-26). The board also approved the appointment of a grant-funded Teen Parenting Case Manager (Ashley Troyer) at a prorated $37,000 salary with benefits (PN-381-26), and appointed Dr. Michael Garber of Family Dentistry Associates of Johnstown as the District’s School Dentist at a fee of $5.00 per student exam for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029 (PN-392-26).
Why it matters: Staffing decisions determine classroom coverage, program continuity and compliance with federal/state requirements (for example Title IX coordination). Many appointments were contingent on standard background clearances.
Next steps: Administration will proceed with onboarding contingent hires and post/advertise any vacancies created by resignations or declined offers.
